Fort Upper Tract
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 38° 47.255 W 079° 16.924
17S E 649207 N 4294606
Quick Description: A pre-Revolutionary War fort in Pendleton County.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 3/13/2015 9:52:36 PM
Waymark Code: WMNGQF
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
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Long Description:
Site of Fort Upper Tract, one of the forts erected under Washington's orders to guard the settlements. In 1758, Indians captured and burned it. Captain James Dunlap and 21 others were killed. No one escaped
Marker Number: None

Marker Title: Fort Upper Tract

Marker Location: US 220 in Upper Tract

County or Independent City: Upper Tract

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Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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